
Event Overview
- The Road to Unova event in Pokemon GO commences on February 24, featuring Unova starters, exclusive raids, and special eggs.
- Trainers will enjoy special Genesect raids along with various event bonuses.
- A new Pokemon GO Tour Pass is available, unlocking unique rewards and encounters throughout the event.
Pokemon GO has revealed the details of the highly anticipated Road to Unova event, kicking off on February 24. This event is part of the larger lineup surrounding the GO Tour 2025, an annual celebration that highlights a specific region of the Pokemon franchise.
Details of the GO Tour 2025-Themed Event
The event features a three-stage format, with in-person activities set for February 21-23 in locations like Los Angeles and New Taipei. Participants can expect a variety of Pokémon spawns aligned with the current season, as well as special Unown attracting Incense, various raids, and Pokémon that will hatch from 2 km, 5 km, and 10 km eggs. Following this, the Pokemon GO Tour: Unova – Global will occur on March 1-2, offering worldwide players discounted trades and themed spawns.
Beginning on February 24 at 10 AM, the Road to Unova event will run until March 1 at 10 AM local time. Players can anticipate encountering Unova starters and their evolutions within the gameplay. The event features a wide array of raids, with one-, three-, and five-star difficulties. Notably, the five-star raids will include powerful Pokémon like Reshiram and Zekrom, alongside various Genesect variants sporting unique characteristics.


- Event Duration: February 24, 10 AM to March 1, 10 AM local time
- New Pokémon: Shiny Meloetta
- Featured Pokémon: Unova starters (Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott) with higher catch rate for their evolved forms
- Eggs (2 km): Roggenrola, Timburr, Carrablast, Shelmet, and Larvesta
- New GO Tour Pass: Unlocks exclusive benefits
Additional Event Features
- Timed Research: Complete tasks for unique rewards
- Field Research Tasks: Collect various achievements
- Cosmetic Items: New avatar items and themed stickers available
- Ticket Options: $4.99 tickets for raid and hatching bonuses
Event Bonuses
- Egg Hatch Distance halved when placed in incubators during the event
- Increased Remote Raid Pass limit to 20 from February 24-28
Raid Details
One-Star Raids:
- Dreams
- Tepig
- Oshawott
Three-Star Raids:
- Druddigon
Five-Star Raids Schedule:
February 24:
- Genesect (various forms each with Charged Attacks)
February 25:
- Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion (all with Charged Attack Sacred Sword)
February 26:
- Therian Forme Tornadus, Thundurus, Landorus (with specific Charged Attacks)
February 27:
- Reshiram (Charged Attack Fusion Flare)
February 28:
- Zekrom (Charged Attack Fusion Bolt)
The upcoming Road to Unova event also introduces the GO Tour Pass, which provides additional rewards. A standard free pass will be available, while players can opt for the deluxe version for $14.99, guaranteeing an encounter with Victini. Additionally, a $4.99 ticket for Masterwork Research marks the debut of shiny Meloetta, alongside two other $4.99 tickets with specific benefits for raids or egg hatching.
As players gear up for the GO Tour, ongoing events also keep trainers engaged. The Legendary Flight event, showcasing the Dynamax forms of Kanto’s legendary bird trio, concludes on February 9. The Steeled Resolve will unveil Corviknight and its evolutions, ending on February 26. Don’t miss the Community Day Classic on January 25 and the Lunar New Year event running from January 29 to February 2.
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